Flashcard 4: Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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A store sees 120 customers in 8 hours. What is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola. What is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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If Antonia can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units.

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 3 hours?

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20 miles per hour.

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If a car uses 12 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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25 miles per gallon.

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What is the unit rate of 45 apples for $9?

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$0.20 per apple.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate in cups of flour per loaf?

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2 cups of flour per loaf.